Freeman pediatricians seeing increase in Covid-19 cases among kids
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Freeman Health System pediatricians say they're seeing more kids with Covid-19. The doctors say the increase stems from the delta…
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Pfizer boosters OK for high-risk groups: panel
But the influential federal advisory panel rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots to most Americans.
St. Louis Blues to require COVID-19 vaccinations or testing
The Blues said the requirements will be periodically reviewed if circumstances change.
FDA panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for elderly or high-risk Americans
A federal advisory panel endorsed a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to those who are 65 or older or run a risk of severe disease after rejecting a plan to give extra shots to most Americans.
FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots
A federal advisory panel endorsed a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to those who are 65 or older or run a risk of severe disease after rejecting a plan to give extra shots to most Americans.
NYC restaurant host attacked over vaccine status request
A New York City restaurant host was assaulted by three women from Texas after she asked for proof they had been vaccinated against COVID-19, police said.
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
Claims are circulating on social media and elsewhere that masks cause harm to kids' health.
Virus updates: Idaho expands rationing statewide as hospitalizations surge; FDA preps for booster debate
Idaho, one of the nation's least vaccinated states, has expanded health care rationing. The FDA strikes a cautious tone ahead of its vaccine booster debate. Get the latest.
White House offers Nicki Minaj call to answer vaccine questions
The offer came after the rapper's erroneous tweet alleging the vaccine causes impotence went viral.
Joplin cardiologist sees COVID survivors recover from long-term cardiovascular health issues
A Joplin cardiologist says many who have had long-term cardiovascular related symptoms after recovering from COVID-19 are recovering from those symptoms as well. But for a Joplin resident who tested positive in November, 2020, that may not be the case.
As COVID-19 vaccine mandates rise, religious exemptions grow
Religious objections, once used sparingly around the country to get exempted from various required vaccines, are becoming a much more widely used loophole against the COVID-19 shot.
Illinois woman’s obituary blames unvaccinated for her COVID-19 death
Candace Ayers' obituary says she "was vaccinated but was infected by others who chose not to be. The cost was her life."
1 in every 500 Americans have died of COVID-19. See the latest numbers.
The U.S. has reached another grim COVID-19 milestone: 1 in 500 Americans have died from the virus. Track the latest numbers here.
Dollar General locations added to Kansas vaccine incentive program
TOPEKA, Kan - The State of Kansas has added Dollar General locations to the vaccine incentive program. Anyone who gets a vaccine at a participating Dillons or Dollar General location will receive a $50 gift card for each dose. There…
"COVID-somnia": What it is, and how you could get more sleep if it's impacting you
Insomnia is on the rise in every age group amid the pandemic. According to the National Institutes of Health, 40 percent of people have had some kind of sleep problem during the pandemic. Here's some things you could try to get some more sleep.
FDA experts among group opposing US booster shot plan
The average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet, an international group of scientists — including two top U.S. regulators — wrote Monday in a scientific journal.
Not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is like driving while intoxicated, one health expert says
An average of 1,110 people died in the U.S. from COVID-19 each day over the last week, according to the CDC.
Biden's vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s sweeping new vaccine requirements have Republican governors threatening lawsuits. His unapologetic response: “Have at it.”
Vaccine mandate spawns new fear: finding and keeping workers
The new federal vaccine requirement announced by President Joe Biden has created another worry for large businesses: With help wanted signs up almost everywhere, some could lose valuable employees or won't be able to find new ones.
Howard Stern to anti-vaxxers: 'You had the cure and you wouldn't take it'
Speaking on his radio show about the recent deaths of several anti-vaxxer radio hosts, Stern said people who won't get vaccinated are "idiots."
The Latest: Arizona gov: Biden 'overreaching' with new rule
PHOENIX -- Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says President Joe Biden is overreaching with his new requirement for employees of large businesses to be vaccinated or regularly tested for COVID-19.
Oklahoma AG comments on Biden's vaccine rules
Oklahoma's Attorney General releases a statement on what he calls "the overreach of the federal government" on vaccines.
Biden to require companies with 100 or more employees to ensure workers are vaccinated or tested weekly
President Joe Biden has unveiled a new “action plan” to confront the COVID-19 surge. It includes vaccine mandates for millions of Americans and lays the groundwork for a booster shot campaign.
Can kids get 'long COVID' after coronavirus infections?
Estimates vary on how often the symptoms known as long COVID-19 occur in kids. Here's what you should know.
